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Crews respond to fire at Jim and Jimmies

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CONEMAUGH TWP., Pa. (WJAC) — A fire broke out at the bar, Jim and Jimmies in Somerset County on Sunday night. The bar is located on Somerset Pike in Conemaugh Township. According to dispatch, the call came in around 10:30 p.m. Fire crews on scene told 6 News the fire started due to a chemical reaction with dish towels. No injuries have been reported at this time. Stay with 6 News as we continue to track this story. Read More...

Dog shot in Clearfield County sheds light on lack of humane officers in some counties

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This week's shooting of two dogs who were found abandoned in Clearfield County is shining a light on the lack of humane officers who focus on animal abuse investigations in some nearby counties. Dennyboy is one of two dogs suspected of being shot and found by a roadway in Irvona, Clearfield County, last weekend. One dog died, and Dennyboy, who barely survived, is having a leg amputated. The state police are continuing an investigation, as animal abuse cases continue to increase. Read More...

Getting strange texts and Facebook messages? How to avoid falling for an online scam

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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Online scams have been growing exponentially in recent years, including right here in our area. The goal of an internet scammer is to trick you by phone, text, email, or even Facebook message. It may appear as an urgent request, alarming you that money is owed or that an account has been hacked. Or it could be a wolf in sheep's clothing, saying you won a " Read More...